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treasure

Definition:

(nou) accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc. (nou) art highly prized for its beauty or perfection (nou) any possession that is highly valued by its owner (nou) a collection of precious things

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈtreʒə

Examples:

The treasure is a nonesuch.

Eagerly they rushed to the treasure.

This is the site of the legend of the treasure.

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Common mistakes of treasure pronunciation

Misplacing the stress: Many learners stress the second syllable, saying "trea-sure" instead of the correct "trea-sure". Tip: Remember, the primary stress is on the first syllable, as shown in IPA: /ˈtrɛʒ.ər/ (US), /ˈtrɛʒ.ə/ (UK).
Overpronouncing the "s": Some people pronounce "treasure" with an exaggerated "s" sound, leading to "trea-sure". Tip: The "s" in "treasure" is actually a "zh" sound, represented in IPA as /ʒ/.
Ignoring the schwa: Learners often overlook the schwa sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "treasure" instead of the correct "trea-sure". Tip: The second syllable is a weak syllable, pronounced as /ər/ (US) or /ə/ (UK).
Incorrect vowel sounds: Some might say "treasure" with a long "a" as in "day", resulting in "tray-sure". Tip: Focus on the short "e" sound in the first syllable, as in /ɛ/, to avoid this mistake.
Confusing similar words: Learners might confuse "treasure" with "measure", pronouncing it as "meas-ure". Tip: Pay attention to the initial consonant cluster; "treasure" starts with "tr" /tr/, while "measure" starts with "m" /m/.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "treasure" in American English?

In American English, "treasure" is pronounced as /ˈtrɛʒər/. The first syllable is stressed, and the "a" is pronounced as a short "e" sound, similar to "eh."

What is the British pronunciation of "treasure"?

In British English, "treasure" is pronounced as /ˈtrɛʒə/. The primary stress is still on the first syllable, but the final "r" is often not pronounced, making it sound like "trezh-uh."

Are there any silent letters in "treasure"?

Yes, in "treasure," the "a" is not pronounced as a distinct vowel sound. Instead, it blends into the preceding "tr" sound, contributing to the overall pronunciation of /ˈtrɛʒər/ or /ˈtrɛʒə/.

How many syllables are in the word "treasure"?

The word "treasure" has two syllables: "treas" and "ure." It is pronounced as /ˈtrɛʒər/ in American English and /ˈtrɛʒə/ in British English, with the stress on the first syllable.